mobal's WunderBlog

Amateur Treasure Hunter Finds Gold

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT

A rare haul of Iron Age jewelry discovered by an amateur treasure hunter is being unveiled by the Museum of Scotland.The find of four gold torcs, or necklaces, was unearthed on private land in Stirlingshire in September. They were discovered by David Booth, a chief game warden at Blair Drummond Safari Park, who had just taken up the hobby.The necklaces, which date from between 300BC and 100BC, are thought to be worth in the region of $1.65 million.Quite how well Mr ...
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My Day

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:37:00 GMT

My day Su($d
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Woman Reports Self as Drunken Driver

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Woman Reports Self as Drunken Driver(Nov. 2) -- Late on a Saturday night, a Wisconsin woman called 911 to report a drunken driver: herself.In a recording of the call, the dispatcher is heard asking Mary Strey, 49, "You behind them?" Strey answers, "No, I am them." The confused dispatcher asks, "You am them?" And Strey responds, "Yes, I am them."The dispatcher then tells Strey to pull over so she doesn't have an accident. The 911 recording was released Friday, and St...
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Some Halloween History

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:49:00 GMT

Oh the fun of History! Today, Halloween--once All Hallows Eve, and in some places All Saints Day…is a time for children to trick or treat costumed as super heroes or the latest characters invented by corporate profit . Or is it for grown and often married women to dress as….shall I say….slutty. Look at the costume offering. Amazing.In Ireland it is Samhain…..Here is some history of Irelands Samhian for those who care…..Yes my Irish ancestors, They thought...
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Economy

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:55:00 GMT

Down turn in the economy. How has it efected YOU?
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